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<a href='whoweare.php' title='Who We Are'>Who We Are</a>
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<ul class='page_toc'>
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<li><a href='#introduction'>introduction</a></li>
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<li><a href='#contactinfo'>contact info</a></li>
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<li><a href='#taxexemptstatus'>tax exempt status</a></li>
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<li><a href='#purposestatement'>purpose statement</a></li>
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<li><a href='#missionstatement'>mission statement</a></li>
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<li><a href='#corevalues'>core values</a></li>
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<li><a href='#statementoffaith'>statement of faith</a></li>
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<li><a href='#boardandadvisors'>board and advisors</a></li>
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<li><a href='#visionforministry'>vision for ministry</a></li>
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<li><a href='#goalsandobjectives'>goals and objectives</a></li>
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<li><a href='#howcanyoupartner'>how can you partner?</a></li>
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<li class='last'><a href='#childprotectionpolicy'>child protection policy</a></li>
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<h2><a name='introduction'>Introduction</a></h2>
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<p>
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Discipling the Nations is an evangelical, inter-denominational Christian missionary agency
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- incorporated as a non-profit religious organization in the state of Missouri, and
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recognized by the US government as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization - whose present
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primary focus is on Europe.
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Our purpose is:
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Making Jesus Christ known and seeing lives - even nations - transformed by the power of God!
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Our mission's activities are predominantly discipleship and evangelistic in nature.
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The foremost source of strategic direction and guidance for these comes from the Bible -
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which we believe to be God's inspired Word - and through prayer. The key benefit of each of
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these activities is that local churches and individuals are able to grow and mature according
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to God's wishes and plans, becoming more functional members of their communities and nations.
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As this is accomplished in one local setting or in one person's life, the focal point of activities
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would shift to a different locale or person. One of the secondary benefits of this ministry is to
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help connect the people and churches in Europe to the people and churches in North America, for
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mutual growth and encouragement.
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The name Discipling the Nations is taken from Matthew's Gospel, chapter 28, verses
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18-20 - where, after Jesus Christ was raised from the dead on that Easter Sunday long ago,
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He gave to His disciples what has been referred to as the "Great Commission", where He says:
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<blockquote class='red_em2'>
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"I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, as you go forth from here,
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disciple the nations … baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach
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these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always,
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even to the end of the age."
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</blockquote>
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<p>
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In its simplest form, this command to disciple the nations (where "nations" refers to people groups of identifiable ethnicity, rather than to geopolitical
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entities defined by recognizable borders) includes a variety of tasks, for example:
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<li>evangelizing, or proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those people who have not yet heard it</li>
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<li>gathering those who respond to the Gospel with a desire to entrust their lives into the hands of God and follow Christ's teachings,
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into local fellowships or churches where they can receive training from the Bible about how to live as Christians … this occasionally requires the
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establishment of new local fellowships or churches if none exist in their close proximity</li>
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<li>providing guidance and teaching so that these believers and fellowships and churches will continue to grow and develop in their
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new relationship with God</li>
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</ul>
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The main activities of the Mission are intended to help make progress toward these goals of evangelizing, gathering together,
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and teaching. Yet they are so broad and have such far-reaching implications, that no one mission organization or church could hope to
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complete the task alone. Consequently, Discipling the Nations will work with, and be in partnership with many other mission agencies and
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churches (and individual members belonging to these organizations) in the pursuit of these objectives. At present there is only one legal
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affiliation in which dtn has entered, signing an inter-agency agreement with Action International Ministries of Canada to co-labour in
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European ministries. Others represent merely informal relationship/ cooperation on a case-by-case basis. Once again, the key is partnership
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through relationships ! Examples include: ResourceLinks, CBI, Ministry Essentials, GEM, Operation Mobilization, the Missionary Church, BEE,
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Campus Crusade, CMML, and InterVarsity/ IFES.
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</p>
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<h2><a name='contactinfo'>Contact Info</a></h2>
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<h3>In the USA</h3>
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<em>Discipling the Nations</em> | <a href="mailto:DtNations@CompuServe.com">DtNations@CompuServe.com</a><br />
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P.O. Box # 335<br />
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Fairfax, MO 64446-0335<br />
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USA<br />
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tel/ <span style="font-variant: small-caps">fax</span>: 660/ 686.2766<br />
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web site: <a href="http://www.discipling-the-nations.org">www.discipling-the-nations.org</a>
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<h3>In Canada</h3>
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<em>Action International Ministries</em> | <a href="mailto:Wayne.Whitbourne@ActionCanada.net">Wayne.Whitbourne@ActionCanada.net</a><br />
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P.O. Box # 280<br />
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Three Hills, Alberta T0M 2A0<br />
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Canada
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tel: 403/ 443.2221<br />
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web site:
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<a href="http://www.ActionCanada.net">www.ActionCanada.net</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.actionintl.org">Action International Ministries: International</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.actionuk.org">Action International Ministries: UK</a>
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</p>
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<h3>In Europe</h3>
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<em>Discipling the Nations</em> | <a href="mailto:TheCarters@CompuServe.com">TheCarters@CompuServe.com</a><br />
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Postfach 180<br />
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A-2500 Baden<br />
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Austria/ Europe
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tel:+43-650/ 250.88.05<br />
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fax: +43-650/ 250.88.052
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<h3>Austrian Bank Information</h3>
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Bank Austria / CreditAnstalt - IBAN / acct. # AT59 11000 0299-38545-00<br />
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[BIC / SWIFT routing # BKAUATWW]
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<h2><a name='taxexemptstatus'>Tax Exempt Status</a></h2>
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Discipling the Nations is officially certified as a non-profit religious corporation by the State of Missouri,
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and officially registered by the IRS as a fully functional 501(c)(3) corporation, legally approved to provide
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tax-exempt receipts to donors for US income tax purposes.
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IRS Tax ID/ EIN: 45-049 0990
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Action International Ministries operates as a registered tax-exempt religious organization in Canada, issuing
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tax-deductible receipts for all donations made payable to Action International Ministries for the 'ministry of
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Warren & Leanne Carter' in east & central Europe.
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</p>
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<h2><a name='purposestatement'>Purpose Statement</a></h2>
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Making Jesus Christ known and seeing lives - even nations - transformed by the power of God!
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</p>
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<h2><a name='missionstatement'>Mission Statement</a></h2>
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<li>multiplying leaders - especially the next generation of leaders - in local churches</li>
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<li>enabling, encouraging, and exhorting pastors, leaders, believers, and churches to mission - locally and beyond</li>
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<li>mobilizing the Body of Christ to prayer and an ever-deepening relationship with God</li>
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<li>providing discipleship opportunities for believers and those seeking spiritual truth</li>
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</ul>
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<h2><a name='corevalues'>Core Values</a></h2>
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<li>commitment to God's Word and prayer</li>
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<li>Holy Spirit led</li>
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<li>live in bold faith and obedience and trust</li>
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<li>focus on character/ pursuit of righteousness/ integrity/ ethical behaviour/ financial and ministry accountability</li>
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<li>love for the family of God, the local church, and the priesthood of all believers</li>
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<li>passion for those who don't yet know Christ; concentrating on the harvest</li>
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<li>servanthood-based partnerships where genuine friendships develop with those being served</li>
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<li>innovation and cooperation - emphasizing the delivery and impact of ministry</li>
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<li>generosity and humour</li>
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<li>life-long learning</li>
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</ol>
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<h2><a name='statementoffaith'>Statement of Faith</a></h2>
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<p>
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<a href="javascript:SoF( 'long' )">Read DtN Statement of Faith</a>
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<p>
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<a href="javascript:SoF( 'short' )">Read DtN Statement of Faith--Short Form</a>
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<h2><a name='boardandadvisors'>Board and Advisors</a></h2>
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<h3>Board of Directors for DtN</h3>
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Warren D. Carter, Chairman | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'warren_carter' )">more info</a><br />
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e-mail: <a href="mailto:TheCarters@CompuServe.com">TheCarters@CompuServe.com</a>
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Leanne B. Carter, Secretary | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'leanne_carter' )">more info</a><br />
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e-mail: same as above</p>
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Kevin McKee, Treasurer | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'kevin_mckee' )">more info</a><br />
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e-mail: <a href="mailto:KJMcKee@sbceo.org">KJMcKee@sbceo.org</a>
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J. Steven Ramey | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'steven_ramey' )">more info</a><br />
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e-mail: <a href="mailto:Steve@ResourceLinks.org">Steve@ResourceLinks.org</a>
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Dr. Scott R. Walt | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'scott_walt' )">more info</a><br />
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e-mail: <a href="mailto:S.Walt@aon.at">S.Walt@aon.at</a>
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</p>
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<h3>Advisors for DtN</h3>
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<li>Kevin & Eloise Dyer | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'dyer' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Gordy & Julie Duncan | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'duncan' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Karmelo & Ivon Kresonja | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'kresonja' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Brian & Ruth Mills | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'mills' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Nik & Grace Nedelchev | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'nedelchev' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Ioan Peia | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'peia' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Mike & Martina Potts | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'potts' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>David & Jeanni Shepherd | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'shephard' )">more info</a></li>
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<li>Leszek & Ania Wakula | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'wakula' )">more info</a></li>
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</ul>
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<h2><a name='visionforministry'>Vision for Ministry</a></h2>
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<h3>Vision for Ministry to east/central Europe and Russia</h3>
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<p>
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Place your mouse over the different sections of the circles to see each section's aspects.
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<img name="three_circle" src="/site/graphics/whoweare/three_circle.jpg" id="three_circle" usemap="#m_three_circle" alt="Vision for Ministry Circle Diagram" />
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<img src="/site/graphics/whoweare/under_three_circle.jpg" id='under_three_circle' />
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<h2><a name='goalsandobjectives'>Goals and Objectives</a></h2>
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<h3>To facilitate the vision and command of Jesus to disciple the nations, by</h3>
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<ul>
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<li>providing and encouraging leadership and discipleship training in various forms</li>
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<li>delivering foundational ministry to pastors and local churches</li>
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<li>reaching out to a world that does not yet know Jesus Christ</li>
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<li>seeking the establishment of God's Kingdom rule in the hearts of ethnic groups in the region</li>
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<h3>To see strong and healthy local churches established and developed where</h3>
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<li>the priesthood of all believers is exercised</li>
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<li>believers are trained, equipped, released to grow to their full potential and maturity in Christ, and mobilized to reach out to others</li>
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<li>elders and pastors are nurtured to become proficient shepherds, ministering with integrity of heart and skillful hands</li>
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</ul>
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<h2><a name='howcanyoupartner'>How Can You Partner?</a></h2>
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<li>pray for us</li>
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<li>consider responding to one or more of our current needs</li>
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<li>raise up a short-term team from your church to come and minister alongside us</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Personal Prayer Requests</h3>
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<li>that we as a family will be more faithful in our obedience to live holy lives, share the Good News, serve others with a Christ-like love, and envision believers with a passion for discipleship and ministry</li>
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<li>for greater spiritual protection as we daily confront the 'accuser of the brethren' on the front-lines</li>
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<li>for wisdom in parenting our two sons at home</li>
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<li> for godly counsel concerning the establishment of new relationships with leaders in Europe</li>
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<li>for new workers, especially leaders, to hear God's call to the harvest fields of east and central Europe</li>
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<li>for God's wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and discernment for the leadership of Discipling the Nations and Action International Ministries</li>
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</ol>
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<h3>Current Needs</h3>
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<li>increasing support - both in regular prayer & intercession, and in financial support</li>
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<li>more people to hear God's call to radical commitment to 'go' and 'give'</li>
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<li>additional North American fellowships to commit to establishing links with churches in this area</li>
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<li>work out final administrative details regarding our new mission affiliation</li>
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</ul>
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<h3>Partnership</h3>
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<p>
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This is a partnership in Kingdom-building that you are a full and vital member of - the total impact of which will
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only be known in heaven. We are co-workers with the Lord, together. [Col 3:23-24/ Phil 1:3-6/ I Cor 3:9a]
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This partnership is all about the work of helping the nations to walk in the light of God, and to bring their splendor into the
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City of God. [Rev 21:23-26]
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Nations figure prominently in God's plans, from Genesis to Revelation. God desires to bless the nations - to
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have them become everything that He originally intended. The glory and honour of the nations will be brought
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before the King of the Universe. At that time, all the precious things of the nations will be saved " and
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the dross destroyed.
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Helen Keller once said, 'I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as
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though they were great and noble. The world is moved along not only by the mighty shoves of it heroes, but by the aggregate of
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the tiny pushes of each honest worker.'
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Leanne and I humbly ask you to partner alongside us in these 'tiny pushes.'
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My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish His work "Lift up your eyes, and look to the fields -
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for they are white, already to harvest. He that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit unto life eternal; so that both the
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sower and the reaper may rejoice together" one sows and another reaps - this is true!
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John 4:34-37
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<h2><a name='childprotectionpolicy'>Child Protection Policy</a></h2>
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<a href="javascript:PopUp('/site/data/whoweare/child_protection_policy.htm')">
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Click here to read DtN's Child Protection Policy
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